How to convert XLSM to XLSB?
You can convert XLSM files to XLSB format in several ways. The most proven option is to download dedicated software that allows you to convert between the XLSM and XLSB formats. At the bottom you will find a list of software programs that support XLSM and XLSB files and can also save them in new file formats.
XLSM File Type
An XLSM file is an Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet. It contains the macro code that makes the spreadsheet do something other than just show data.
| Full Name | Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Category | Spreadsheet Files |
XLSB File Type
The .XLSB file is an Excel 2007, 2007 x64, 2010 binary spreadsheet file that is saved in the XML Binary Spreadsheet Format. The XLSB file extension stands for Excel 2007, 2007 x64, 2010 binary spreadsheet file. The extension .XLSB was introduced in Excel 2007. It can be opened in both Windows and Mac versions of the software. The XLSB file format is similar to the XLSX format which is used by Excel 2013 and newer versions. The .xlsb extension does not contain any formatting settings while the .xlsx extension contains embedded formatting settings within it. Therefore, an XLSX file cannot be opened back into an XLSB format without manually converting it into a normal XLSX one again.
| Full Name | Excel Binary Spreadsheet |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Category | Spreadsheet Files |
Software, that convert XLSM files
The list contains a list of dedicated software for converting XLSM and XLSB files. The list may also include programs that support XLSM files and allow you to save them with different file extensions.
XLSM to XLSB Converters
Apache OpenOffice Calc (OpenOffice.org Calc)
LibreOffice Calc
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel for Mac